2 Chronicles 33:22 kjv
But he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed unto all the carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them;
2 Chronicles 33:22 nkjv
But he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done; for Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which his father Manasseh had made, and served them.
2 Chronicles 33:22 niv
He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon worshiped and offered sacrifices to all the idols Manasseh had made.
2 Chronicles 33:22 esv
And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, as Manasseh his father had done. Amon sacrificed to all the images that Manasseh his father had made, and served them.
2 Chronicles 33:22 nlt
He did what was evil in the LORD's sight, just as his father, Manasseh, had done. He worshiped and sacrificed to all the idols his father had made.
2 Chronicles 33 22 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kgs 21:20-21 | He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, as Manasseh his father... | Parallel account of Amon's evil reign. |
| 2 Chr 33:2 | Manasseh did what was evil in the sight of the LORD... | Manasseh's initial wicked acts that Amon imitated. |
| 2 Chr 33:23 | But he did not humble himself before the LORD... as Manasseh his father... | Amon's refusal to repent, unlike Manasseh. |
| 1 Kgs 11:6 | So Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD... | Another king who sinned against the LORD. |
| 1 Kgs 14:22 | Judah did what was evil in the sight of the LORD... | General indictment of Judah's idolatry. |
| 2 Kgs 8:18 | And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab... | King Jehoram following an evil example. |
| Deut 4:25 | ...make for yourselves a carved image in the form of anything... do evil... | Warning against making and worshipping idols. |
| Exod 20:4-5 | "You shall not make for yourself a carved image... You shall not bow... | Second Commandment condemning idolatry. |
| Lev 19:4 | Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves molten gods. | Divine instruction against idolatry. |
| Ps 115:4-8 | Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands... | Description of worthless idols. |
| Isa 44:9-20 | All who fashion idols are nothing... they make a god. | Prophetic condemnation of idol making. |
| Jer 2:27-28 | They say to a wood, ‘You are my father,’ and to a stone, ‘You gave birth...’ | Lament over Israel's devotion to false gods. |
| Hab 2:18-19 | What profit is an idol when its maker has shaped it... a teacher of lies? | Further denunciation of lifeless idols. |
| Deut 17:3-5 | If someone goes and serves other gods... stone that man or woman... | Prescribed judgment for idol worship. |
| Num 32:14 | And behold, you have risen in your fathers’ place, a brood of sinful men... | Echo of sons continuing father's sin. |
| Judg 2:12-13 | They forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers... and bowed down to Baal... | Recurrent pattern of Israel's apostasy. |
| Jer 7:17-19 | Do you not see what they are doing... Children gather wood, fathers kindle... | Generational involvement in sin. |
| Ezek 18:20 | The soul who sins shall die... A son will not suffer for his father's iniquity... | Contrast to Amon, who chose to sin like his father. |
| Prov 29:1 | He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken... | Amon's stubbornness leading to downfall. |
| Matt 23:31-32 | Thus you witness against yourselves that you are sons of those who murdered... | NT principle of inheriting (or affirming) a legacy of sin. |
| Rom 1:21-23 | ...they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. | Describes human foolishness in idolatry. |
| 1 Cor 10:19-20 | What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is... | Idols are nothing, but sacrificing to them is to demons. |
| Eph 4:22 | put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt... | The spiritual need to shed former sinful ways. |
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2 Chronicles 33 22 Meaning
Second Chronicles 33:22 states that King Amon continued the legacy of evil established by his father, Manasseh, doing what was offensive in the eyes of the LORD. Specifically, Amon engaged in comprehensive idol worship, offering sacrifices and serving all the carved images that Manasseh had made, indicating a deep commitment to pagan practices within Judah's royal court.
2 Chronicles 33 22 Context
Chapter 33 of 2 Chronicles details the reign of Manasseh, king of Judah, known for his unprecedented wickedness. After fifty-five years, Manasseh dies, and his son Amon succeeds him. The immediate context of 2 Chronicles 33:22 follows Manasseh's death (v. 20-21). While Manasseh initially engaged in extreme idolatry, child sacrifice, and witchcraft (2 Chr 33:3-9), the Chronicler records his later, significant repentance during his captivity in Babylon, and his subsequent efforts to undo some of his previous evil upon his return (2 Chr 33:11-16). Verse 22 abruptly shifts to Amon, who completely disregards his father's profound experience of repentance. Instead, Amon deliberately emulates his father's earlier idolatrous phase, failing to learn from Manasseh's humility and divine restoration (as underscored by 2 Chr 33:23). This sets the stage for Amon's brief and inglorious reign, leading directly to his assassination.
2 Chronicles 33 22 Word analysis
- But he did: Hebrew Vaya'as. The conjunctive "but" contrasts Amon's actions with Manasseh's latter-day repentance. It highlights an intentional choice. "Did" implies an active, responsible commitment.
- what was evil: Hebrew Hara. Not merely an error, but that which is morally corrupt, offensive to God's holiness and His covenant with Judah. This term is consistently used to describe acts contrary to Yahweh's will.
- in the sight of the LORD: Hebrew B'einei YHVH. A recurring phrase in Old Testament evaluation of kings and individuals. It signifies that actions are weighed against God's perfect standard, not human judgment or cultural norms. God is the ultimate discerner and judge of human conduct.
- as Manasseh his father had done: Hebrew Ka'asher asah Manasseh aviv. This specific comparison emphasizes a direct imitation. Manasseh's wickedness was legendary, marking him as the most egregious sinner among Judah's kings prior to his repentance. Amon consciously follows this specific sinful pattern.
- Amon offered sacrifice: Hebrew Va'yizbah Amon. Zabah specifically refers to the act of slaughtering and presenting offerings, here directed to pagan deities rather than the LORD. It signifies an act of worship.
- to all the carved images: Hebrew L'chol haPsilim. Pesilim are idols shaped by human hands, typically from wood or stone. "All" emphasizes the comprehensive nature of Amon's idolatry, suggesting a widespread revival and endorsement of pagan practices without any discernment or selectivity.
- that Manasseh his father had made: Hebrew Asher asah Manasseh aviv. This is a crucial detail. Even after Manasseh's repentance and efforts to remove idolatry, remnants of his past influence—the physical idols—persisted, which Amon eagerly exploited. It underscores a spiritual inertia of sin that outlives the sinner's repentance unless actively purged.
- and he served them: Hebrew Va'ya'abdem. 'Abad means "to serve" or "to worship." This goes beyond merely offering sacrifices; it denotes complete devotion and obedience to these false gods, highlighting their central role in Amon's spiritual life, a direct violation of the first commandment.
2 Chronicles 33 22 Bonus section
The Chronicler's emphasis on Amon not humbling himself (v.23) is a pointed theological commentary on leadership and repentance. Unlike the book of Kings, which briefly notes Amon's evil without detailing Manasseh's repentance, Chronicles stresses Manasseh's turnaround as a theological precedent and warning. Amon's failure to repent, despite the clear example set before him, underscores a tragic wilful blindness. His decision to resurrect the very idols Manasseh made suggests a preference for ancestral paganism over the God of Israel, leading to his quick removal from power through conspiracy rather than natural succession. This swift judgment on Amon highlights the severity with which God views a return to pervasive idolatry, especially after a king, like Manasseh, had experienced restoration.
2 Chronicles 33 22 Commentary
2 Chronicles 33:22 vividly portrays King Amon's spiritual rebellion and tragic failure. Unlike his notorious father, Manasseh, who descended into profound wickedness but eventually humbled himself before the LORD and repented, Amon chose to mimic only the evil parts of his father's reign. He completely ignored Manasseh's later path of repentance and divine restoration, sealing his own fate. Amon's actions—doing what was evil in God's sight, sacrificing to, and serving "all" the carved images made by his father—reflect a deliberate, unreserved commitment to idolatry. This was not a passive inheritance but an active embrace of polytheistic practices explicitly forbidden by the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants. The detailed mention of "carved images that Manasseh his father had made" signifies the persistence of spiritual defilement despite efforts to cleanse it and Amon's deliberate decision to reactivate these abominations. Amon’s short two-year reign ultimately concludes in assassination, illustrating the severe consequences of a heart hardened against the LORD, refusing the path of humility and repentance that was so powerfully demonstrated by his own father.